Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Robert

As many/most of you may have guessed from the last post, we are sad to say that Grace Lin's husband Robert passed away last night. If you would like to send your condolences, the best way to do so would be by donating to cancer research in Robert's memory via the Jimmy Fund, and by supporting Robert's Snow for Cancer's Cure. Checks made out to "Robert's Snow" should be mailed to: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund/Attn: Lauren Nash/10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor/Brookline, MA 02445-7226.

Grace, I'm so very sorry. I know there can be little comfort right now, but please know you have so much love heading your way from your internet friends, even from those of us who have not had the pleasure of meeting you or Robert in person.e

Adding my thoughts to the many that are with you, Grace. Robert was a blessing in your life, and you in his. You can't see it now, of course, but someday you will smile again. In the meantime, I am so sorry for the grief you must endure.

Grace - I hold you in my thoughts. You and Robert were so blessed to have shared such great love. Your unselfish work for cancer research will give hope to others who follow. Please know that I am thinking of you.Barbara O'Connor

Grace- I am sorry, it is not right when someone so young loses this kind of battle. You both made beautiful choices in marriage, and were put to every test. Some people live a lifetime and never know that kind of love. Robert will continue on in you, and in MANY of us who were touched by your story.

Oh Grace, I am so grateful I had the pleasure to meet Robert at our Author Festival last fall. My heart is full of sadness for you and your family and hope that you will find strength at this terrible time.

Grace, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that the donations and support you receive in the coming days remind you to celebrate his life. My thoughts are with all of his loved ones, friends and family alike.

I empathize with your loss, having just lost my mother a month ago to cancer. I know you will draw on memories of Robert -- particularly his strength and courage -- throughout your life to inspire and console you.

A msg for Grace:You and Robert have left such a beautiful legacy in Robert's snow...Word has been spreading about the snowflakes...what a beautiful story and an amazing tribute.You have a lot of support coming from the online kidlit world and everyone the project touches. Amazing how one idea and one life can do so much for others!

Wendell and I were so very saddened to hear that Robert lost his valliant fight, but know that his spirit will live on in all who knew him-personally or through the meaningful tribute known as "Robert's Snow." We will always think of both of you as a true source of inspiration, and want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts. Wendell and Florence Minor

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